Read the exchange between Romeo and Nurse in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo: Bid her devise
Some means to come to shrift this afternoon;
And there she shall at Friar Laurence’ cell,
Be shriv’d and married. Here is for thy pains.
Nurse: No, truly, sir; not a penny.
Romeo: Go to; I say, you shall.
Nurse: This afternoon, sir? well, she shall be there.
Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?
Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?
Romeo offers money to Nurse for her help.
Romeo reviews a meeting time and place.
Nurse agrees to help Romeo and Juliet marry.
Nurse refuses to take money from Romeo.
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The plot detail that adds to the mood of anticipation is "Romeo reviews a meeting time and place."
In this exchange, Romeo and Nurse discuss the plan to have Juliet come to Friar Laurence's cell to confess and be married. When Romeo reviews the specific details of their meeting time and place, it creates a sense of anticipation because it shows that their plan is moving forward and that the moment they have been waiting for is getting closer. The readers or audience members can feel the excitement and anticipation building as they await the outcome of this important event in the story.
what is the mood of anticipation?
Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?
Romeo offers money to Nurse for her help.
Romeo reviews a meeting time and place.
Nurse agrees to help Romeo and Juliet marry.
Nurse refuses to take money from Romeo.